Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Age 99
PAWTUCKET - Reverend John J. McElroy, 99, Pastor Emeritus of the former St. Joseph Parish, Pawtucket, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He was the oldest living priest of the Diocese of Providence.Born in Providence, a son of the late Terence and Agnes (Slavin) McElroy, he attended Blessed Sacrament...
Read MoreOur sincere condolences to the McElroy family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19
Your neighbor..
February 21, 2019 | RI
I heard about Fr. McElory's passing and wanted to share how Father touched the lives of the Conti Family. Father baptized me in December 1955 in St. Joseph's Church. When Father returned to Pawtucket, he said weekly mass at my parent's kitchen table followed by lunch and "endless cups of coffee". Ten years ago, it was Father who comforted my elderly parents after my brother Teddy passed away Mothers Day weekend. Once again, Father came and said mass to tearful friends and relatives in...
Maryann Ricci
February 19, 2019 | Seminole, FL
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home
February 18, 2019 | Pawtucket, RI
